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    South Africa Vodafone Full-time

    When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.  The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2026.    Vodacom is a Leading African Mobile communication company providing wider range of communication services including mobile voice, messaging, data and converged services to over 200 million customers.  From...

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    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network1 Full-time

    A leading retail organization is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join its team and help transform data into actionable business insights!Key Responsibilities: Build and deploy machine learning models Analyse large and complex datasets Generate actionable business insights Design and evaluate experiments Collaborate with cross-functional...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa Jellyfish Full-time R 60 Contract

    At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all...

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    Sandton, South Africa Calibrate People Full-time

    Data Scientist - Change the Game with Data! Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, SA Hybrid |Salary: Competitive (because you're worth it!) You live for data. Numbers, patterns, and algorithms don't just talk to you, they practically sing. If you have experience wrangling data, uncovering insights, and building advanced models from traditional ML to...

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    Midrand, South Africa Network Contracting Solutions Full-time R 60,000 Temporary

    Reference: NCM003307-Glad-1Love turning complex data into business-changing insights?Duties & ResponsibilitiesWe partner with innovative organisations that are leveraging advanced analytics and AI to transform their businesses. We're expanding our database of Data Scientists for exciting upcoming projects across banking, insurance, retail, consulting, and...

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    Sandton, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Role Purpose Derive business value from data through systematic analysis and interpretation. Proactively source data from multiple suppliers and conduct advanced statistical and analytical work to extract actionable insights. Store and manage extracted data in appropriate internal or external environments, expanding database structures as needed. ...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa Betway Full-time

    Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.Job title:  Data Scientist                                                                        Department:    Analytics & Insights ...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa TechnoServe Full-time

      Title: Data ScientistReporting Unit/Supervisor: Impact teamLocation: Remote. Preferred in Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique,Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda, NigeriaGrade: 9FLSA Classification: ExemptTravel: Possible International up to 10%TechnoServe Background:Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the privatesector to...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa Watershed Consulting Full-time

    Job Title: Data Scientist Location: Johannesburg, Sandton (Mandatory work from office) Duration: 6 + 6 months (renewal possible)   Description We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Data Scientist to develop predictive models, generate actionable insights, and solve complex business problems using data. The successful candidate will apply statistical...

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    Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Unifi Full-time

    About UnifiUnifi is redefining credit and data in Africa with simple, fast personal loans delivered through online, mobile and branch channels. We make life easy for thousands of clients across Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa. Unifi has conviction in the African continent and its people, and our products enable our clients to achieve even...

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    Sandton, South Africa Watershed Consulting Full-time

    Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Intermediate Data Scientist to develop predictive models, generate actionable insights, and solve complex business problems using data. The ideal candidate will have strong statistical, machine learning, and programming skills, along with the ability to work closely with business and technology stakeholders to...

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    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Network Contracting Full-time R 90,000 Temporary

    Love turning complex data into business-changing insights?We partner with innovative organisations that are leveraging advanced analytics and AI to transform their businesses. We're expanding our database of Data Scientists for exciting upcoming projects across banking, insurance, retail, consulting, and telecommunications.If you're passionate about solving...

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    Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Bank Full-time

    Job DescriptionTo build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, under guidance against predicted results and deliver according to set processes...

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    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa PTY Full-time

    We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Scientist to join our team. The Data Scientist will be responsible for analysing large and complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and insights that drive business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Statistics, Mathematics, and Machine Learning, as well as experience in...

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    Cape Town: Northern Suburbs, South Africa Network IT Full-time

    Reference: ITA006258-Sam-1Calling analytically gifted Data Scientists who combine strong academic foundations with a curiosity for uncovering insights hidden within complex datasets! Let's help you find your next opportunityDuties & ResponsibilitiesThis is an opportunity to join organisations that are investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence, Predictive...

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    Johannesburg North, South Africa Network IT Full-time

    Reference: ITA006259-Sam-1Calling analytically gifted Data Scientists who combine strong academic foundations with a curiosity for uncovering insights hidden within complex datasets! Let's help you find your next opportunityDuties & ResponsibilitiesThis is an opportunity to join organisations that are investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence, Predictive...

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    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sabenza IT & Recruitment Full-time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Data Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on developing intelligent systems that drive measurable business outcomes. This role is ideal for a technically strong data science professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing solution design, and mentoring others while...

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    Cape Town, South Africa MBR Partners Remote Full-time

      JOB DESCRIPTIONTitle: Senior Data ScientistLocation: France, Dubai, or Remote    COMPANY OVERVIEW Our clients are one of  the world’s largest Communications Service Providers (CSPs).Whose  software monitors andoptimises the networks of eight of the top 10 global telecom groups, ensuring resilience for over 2 billion subscribers worldwide.We’re...

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    Western Cape, South Africa Swan iT Recruitment Full-time

    IntroductionThe Data Scientist plays a strategic role in our client's Business Intelligence division by applying advanced data science techniques to optimise logistics operations. Key focus areas include predictive modelling, experimentation, data enrichment, and real-time analytics to enhance cost efficiency, service delivery, and operational...

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    Randburg, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Key purpose:As a data scientist, you'll work closely with the business and our partners to analyse and understand patterns in customer behaviour. You will identify new insights that can be used by the business for future decisions, both big and small. You may find yourself using your skills to solve specific problems or offer support where others...

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